A BRIDPORT video rental business ha applied to sell alcohol and host late-night discos.

PLANS for two glamping pods and leisure facilities at a Salwayash farm are among the latest planning applications for Bridport and nearby villages.

Lyme Regis and Charmouth planning proposals include a care home extension, low-energy replacement home, house extensions and The Royal Lion Hotel works.

A resident has said a road closure in west Dorset has been a nightmare for villagers as work to restore a bridge has been delayed

Clara became the sixth contestant eliminated from the Great British Bake Off 2026 during pastry week, while Tom was named star baker for the third time.

A man has been arrested in Bridport after refusing to leave a home in town centre

A warning has been issued against destroying bat habitats after a number of people have faced prosecution this year

Community gardens overlooking the seafront were turned into a purple paradise over the weekend to raise awareness for a debilitating and often deadly disease

Charles Sturridge visits Bridport Arts Centre on November 1 to reveal the story behind Granada TV’s Brideshead Revisited, with rare footage and a Q&A.

Dorset High Sheriff Helena Conibear completes 200-mile walk to raise awareness of county lines and child exploitation, raising £20,000 for youth charities.

Retailers like Iceland, Maplin and Robert Dyas have seen an increase in sales of essential goods following government advice

I got the chance to try Pets at Home's giant luxury cat calendar, but what items did my cat like the most?

Dorset Police want witnesses and dashcam footage after a vehicle fire in Weymouth’s Redlands area on October 19 was reported as suspicious.

The wet and windy weather is continuing to hit Dorset this week as another weather warning is issued

Scientists have hailed the discovery near West Bay of a 174-million-year-old giant ichthyosaur, the youngest example of its kind recorded in the UK.

Here is a look inside the tiny Dorset village of Stinsford that inspired Thomas Hardy and where his heart was laid to rest at St Michael's Church.

Work is finally to get underway at Beaminster tunnel after residents described they were ‘stretched to breaking point’

An expert from Land of Beds explains autumn duvet tog ratings and gives a recommendation to help obtain the best sleep quality.

The risk of flooding is no longer a concern across Dorset following a weekend of intense rain and strong winds

Samuel 'Barney' Hansford was a wonderfully whiskered Dorset character who was known for collecting 1,000 fossils

We're remembering Tom Jones, a movie described as a 'slap and tickle romp' that showcased Dorset's gorgeous scenery.

Businesses are being invited to attend the first event at a Bridport school aimed at keeping improving opportunities for young people and strengthening relationships in town

Waitrose has apologised after the wrong image appeared online for its No.1 Yule Log Sausage Roll.

Another weather warning has been issued across Dorset as more rain is forecast for this weekend

Fallen power cables are causing disruption on the A35

People are being warned to stay away from beaches and cliffs as heavy rain and strong wind continues to be felt across west Dorset

Work is underway at a once popular rest stop on the A35 as building is expected to take until next Christmas

Nominees have been announced for an upcoming election for a ward in Bridport

VAL Thorens delivers reliable snow, vast terrain and enough variety to keep both a skier and a snowboarder in the same family fully occupied.

Santa LIVE! returns to Bridport’s Electric Palace on December 20 and December 21, 2026, with a new family Christmas show, songs, Santa and festive fun.

Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.

- Dorset under yellow weather warning following Storm Austen - Some Roads have been closed - Flood warnings have been issued

Properties are without power as Storm Austen ravages the county

Plans to build 80 new homes Bridport would result in a ‘permanent loss of undeveloped land’ as dozens of residents have raised objections

Support is building for plans to build a safer route bridging two villages in west Dorset

Bridport weather forecast: Heavy rain, strong winds up to 60mph, and fluctuating temperatures from 9°C to 17°C expected from 23–26 October 2020.

Clocks go back on Sunday, October 25 as British Summer Time ends and GMT returns, giving the UK an extra hour in bed and darker evenings, with lighter mornings.

The release of a stop-motion animated film, a body-horror film based on a DC Comics character, and a comedy film are among other films in Dorset cinemas

Find out whether home insurance policies cover wind damage to properties, fences, sheds, gates and other outdoor items.

Boots pharmacist shares chest infection symptoms, recovery advice and warning signs.

Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are due to hit the UK. But who is responsible for potential garden fence damages?

Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.

The government has updated its Be Ready emergency checklist, naming nine items and provisions all UK households should keep at home.

Thousands of homes are without power and travel is disrupted as Storm Austen hits the South West and forecasters issue warnings for Storm Boelo.

To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend

Dorset Council is considering permanent traffic lights at Beaminster Tunnel after residents said they have "had enough" of delays and disruption

Councillors have said proposed ward changes in west Dorset will cut the close ties within communities and need to be reconsidered

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for west Dorset due to large waves forecast during Storm Austen

Ruby Wax praised Bridport's Electric Palace after performing her show Absolutely Famous at the venue.

Dorset is ready for strong winds of up to 70mph as a yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for Friday